In its first meets since earning the state championship at the Gwinnett Center in February, the Effingham County High wrestling team dominated both Savannah Arts Academy and Southeast Bulloch High Friday night.

Rebel wrestlers combined for 16 pins that propelled the team to large wins.

Against Southeast Bulloch, the Rebels took all but three matches to easily win, 44-18.

Five Savannah Arts wrestlers were able to beat their Effingham opponents, but the Rebels produced seven pins to down the Panthers 51-24.

Rebel head coach Nico Guggino said he was happy with the wins to open the season, but his team needs to improve.

"We have to get better at the small things," he said. "We definitely need to improve our conditioning to improve as a team."

Three Rebels pinned both of their opponents on the night.

Senior Casey Herrington earned two pins on the night, wrestling in the 171-pound weight class.

In the 160-pound weight class, Brandon Macklunis pinned both of his opponents, and his classmate, Jamelle Jaudon, also won both of his matches by pin in the 112-pound weight class.